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The group cited what it described as escalating repression and systemic violations of democratic rights under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

The #EndBadGovernance Movement has announced a nationwide protest scheduled for December 10, 2025, to coincide with the World Human Rights Day.

The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, and signed by the group’s spokesperson, H. T. Soweto.

“Today, the #EndBadGovernance Movement is officially declaring a Nationwide Protest to observe World Human Rights Day on December 10th,” the statement read. 

“This protest has become inevitable given the increasing Repression and attack on Democratic Rights by the Tinubu regime.”

The group accused the Tinubu administration of rolling back democratic gains won since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999. 

“At a period Nigerians should benefit from the sacrifices paid by the heroes of Democracy, the Tinubu regime entrenched authoritarianism. The Right to peaceful assembly and Freedom of speech have been snuffed out,” the group stated.

According to the Movement, several young Nigerians who participated in demonstrations over economic hardship and governance failures continue to suffer long-term consequences. 

It cited the case of Michael Adaramoye, Daniel Akande, and nine others who, it noted, are still facing treason charges for participating in the August 2024 protest.

“Michael Adaramoye, Daniel Akande, and 9 others are still facing treason charges for participating in the August 2024 protest,” the statement added.

The group added that “Despite spending 59 days in detention, their Bank accounts are still frozen and their working tools, like laptops, phones, are still with the Nigerian Police.”

It further alleged that “Several other protesters in Katsina, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, etc., are still facing trial simply for demanding an end to hunger.” 

The group also said that “Several journalists, bloggers, and activists are in detention or going through trial for dissenting views.”
“Time to fight back! Let the mobilisation begin,” the group declared.

The group’s demands include, “Halt the sham trial of Adaramoye Michael Lenin, Daniel Akande, and 9 other #EndBadGovernance protesters on trial for treason since last year.

“Free all protesters/activists on trial nationwide. Halt the frequent persecution of notable human rights defenders like Omoyele Sowore, Isah Mokwa, and others.
“End the persecution of labour activists like Abiodun Bamigboye (Abbey Trotsky) and Andrew Emelieze.

“End the mysterious disappearance and persecution of journalists like Fejiro Oliver, as well as TikTokers and bloggers,” stressing that a free and independent media is non-negotiable. 

Other demands are “Stop victimising students' activists. Reverse all punitive measures against the Ul 3 (Aduwo Ayodele, Nice Linus, and Mide Gbadegesin). No restriction of protests to designated locations. Respect the right to freedom of assembly.

“Stop raiding, illegal profiling, stop and search/arrest without valid warrants. Immediate release of all unjustly incarcerated Nigerians across the country.
“Respect the right to freedom of expression. No usage of anti-terrorism laws and the Cybercrime Act to muzzle citizens' voices.

“Sack the IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, for presiding over a highly irresponsible, corrupt, and murderous police force that habitually abuses human rights.

“For the Nigerian police to pay all judgment debts and compensations for their flagrant abuses as ordered by the courts.

“Shelter is a human right. End all unjust demolitions. Stop land-grabbing. For adequate compensation to all victims.”

World Human Rights Day, observed annually on December 10, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948.
 
In Nigeria, the day has often served as a rallying point for civil society groups campaigning against government abuses, security force brutality, and infringements on fundamental freedoms.

The planned protest comes amid rising economic hardship, widespread frustration over inflation, unemployment, and deteriorating living conditions. 
Civil society organisations have repeatedly accused the Tinubu government of responding to public dissent with arrests, harsh bail conditions, and prolonged trials.
The #EndBadGovernance Movement emerged in the aftermath of the August 2024 nationwide protests, during which security forces arrested dozens of demonstrators.
Human rights organisations, including Amnesty International and Socio-Economic Rights And Accountability Project (SERAP), have since raised concerns over what they describe as shrinking civic space and the criminalisation of peaceful protest in Nigeria.

With the latest protest declaration, the movement appears set to rekindle national mobilisation reminiscent of the 2020 #EndSARS protests, though under far more restrictive civic conditions. 

https://saharareporters.com/2025/11/19/endbadgovernance-movement-declares-nationwide-protest-against-tinubu-government-lists

In Tinu Poo Nigeria, Protesting is a big crime, But terrorism is rewarded with negotiations and settlements.
A "now DISGRACED country" indeed.

Do you announce a protest weeks before you embark on it.? Whoever is organizing this protest is working for the government. The only protest that will have any effect is a spontaneous one with no leadership and no announcement.

It's obvious and getting more clear everyday that the whole Christian Genocide narrative is false. The main agenda is to bring the government of PBAT down. We are watching closely and not only will we resist it, we will repay at the appropriate time.

prison go full again
why sowore like leading ours youths go prison, leave them alone, nigeria will soon be great, tinubu till 2031

mascot87:
It's obvious and getting more clear everyday that the whole Christian Genocide narrative is false. The main agenda is to bring the government of PBAT down. We are watching closely and not only will we resist it, we will repay at the appropriate time.

I pity you.

Daggash98:
I pity you.

You should pity yourself not others.

tesseract:
Do you announce a protest weeks before you embark on it.? Whoever is organizing this protest is working for the government. The only protest that will have any effect is a spontaneous one with no leadership and no announcement.

What you're preaching isn't protest. It is government-deposing anarchy that will lead to deaths, destruction and chaos.

You should organise such with your name and identity, and be at the front leading it rather than cowardly encouraging it online

mascot87:
It's obvious and getting more clear everyday that the whole Christian Genocide narrative is false. The main agenda is to bring the government of PBAT down. We are watching closely and not only will we resist it, we will repay at the appropriate time.

And yor PBAT cannot stop the masaacre of Nigerians daily by terrorists?

You guys are pathetically confused.

mascot87:
It's obvious and getting more clear everyday that the whole Christian Genocide narrative is false. The main agenda is to bring the government of PBAT down. We are watching closely and not only will we resist it, we will repay at the appropriate time.

Continue to work for your evil leaders.
Judgement is at hand for you all

mascot87:
It's obvious and getting more clear everyday that the whole Christian Genocide narrative is false. The main agenda is to bring the government of PBAT down. We are watching closely and not only will we resist it, we will repay at the appropriate time.

I don't know what Tinubu is giving you people to be behaving like this. You see how the whole nation is in turmoil and you still have the mind to be talking about Tinubu government this Tinubu government that. Do you really care for your fellow human being

Expect government bots to invade nairaland again

tesseract:
Do you announce a protest weeks before you embark on it.? Whoever is organizing this protest is working for the government. The only protest that will have any effect is a spontaneous one with no leadership and no announcement.

Tinubu sponsored Protest.. we know their divisionary tactics

WizardOfNG:
What you're preaching isn't protest. It is government-deposing anarchy that will lead to deaths, destruction and chaos.

You should organise such with your name and identity, and be at the front leading it rather than cowardly encouraging it online

Government-deposing you say? How?
When has a protest in Nigeria ever toppled a government? Don't attempt to be clever by the half, any protest being announced weeks before, is as good as a charade, a complete waste of time, energy and resources.
If you weren't listening before, I said an unorganized, unprepared, spontaneous protest is the only effective kind of protest, no one needs to organize it.

mascot87:
It's obvious and getting more clear everyday that the whole Christian Genocide narrative is false. The main agenda is to bring the government of PBAT down. We are watching closely and not only will we resist it, we will repay at the appropriate time.

This one is either irreversibly cursed or completely insane. Why is everything with you people about fighting BAT government? So people should not air their grievances again? Are you sick in the brain?

No igbo will join that protest.

fear fear citizens, on teargas you see them all scatter like flies

tesseract:
This my p@p@ is either irreversibly cursed or completely insane. Why is everything with you people about fighting BAT government? So people should not air their grievances again? Are you sick in the brain?

Okay

The #EndBadGovernance protest is a joke. What is their plan? To protest every day? If they want to protest, let them protest.